Reply #37: the hardest part is when you try to tell them they need help, and they refuse. [View All]

early intervention can make a huge impact on the time frame for re-establishing stability with meds- and sometimes, the mania feels so good, they don't want it to end. It's been described to me as the best drug on earth, and they had done their research. This person cycles to psychosis without intervention, and it's horrific- i can see them doing just what happened in the OP. Religiosity is a main component of their episodes, as well as hallucinations, paranoia, and hearing voices. I bet 'get behind me Satan' was being said directly to a vision or a voice.

sounds all too familiar, although my family member is rarely violent, thank goodness- and has vitally important family support and ongoing long-term psychiatric care (and good insurance)

ps-they are also a republican- lol. a little levity helps.